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Dr. Chelsea L. Panos is a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. She earned all her academic degrees—BS, MS, and PhD—in Environmental Engineering and Hydrology from the same institution between 2011 and 2020. Her current role emphasizes teaching excellence in engineering education, where she instructs core courses such as Fluid Mechanics, Environmental Engineering Laboratory, Hydrology Laboratory, and Field Session.
Education:
- PhD in Hydrology, Colorado School of Mines, 2020
- MS in Hydrology, Colorado School of Mines, 2019
- BS in Environmental Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, 2015
Dr. Panos is passionate about effective teaching practices and engineering learning. Her scholarly background is rooted in urban hydrology, stormwater management, and sustainable development, particularly through modeling tools like SWMM and analysis of Low Impact Development (LID) strategies. Though now focused on pedagogy, her research contributions continue to inform urban water systems planning and green infrastructure implementation.
The publication record shows a strong focus on urban stormwater dynamics, model sensitivity, and sustainability from 2018 to 2022. Themes include SWMM calibration, LID performance, green versus grey infrastructure tradeoffs, and the hydrological impacts of urban redevelopment. These works reflect interdisciplinary efforts in environmental engineering, hydrology, and urban planning, often in collaboration with researchers at Mines and beyond.
Scientific Awards and Recognition:
- CEE Outstanding Faculty Award (2022)
- CEE Outstanding Faculty Award (2023)
- Earth and Society Programs Outstanding Teaching Assistant Professor Award (2023)
- Associate Editor, Journal of Hydrology (2020–2022)
Dr. Panos has been actively involved in campus educational communities and has demonstrated excellence in teaching and service. While no formal graduate students are listed, her role in laboratory and field courses suggests significant mentorship of undergraduate engineers. She has not been awarded external grants in the text, but her editorial service and multiple teaching awards highlight her professional engagement and impact.
Though no specific lab or research team is mentioned, her past research was conducted within the hydrology and stormwater group at Colorado School of Mines, likely in collaboration with faculty such as T.S. Hogue and others in sustainable water systems. Her future work is expected to continue advancing engineering pedagogy and student-centered learning in civil and environmental engineering.
